MONSOON IN KERALA

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The
diversity of the geographical features of the state has resulted in a
corresponding diversity in climate. The High Ranges have a cool and
bracing climate throughout the year, while the plains are hot and humid.

The average level of annual rainfall is quite high when compared to
other Indian states, almost three times higher than in Karnataka while
twice than in Tamilnadu. The state basically enjoys 4 types of climate
such as Winter ,Summer ,South West Monsoon and North East Monsoon .

South West Monsoon

The South West Monsoon begins either in the end of May or in the
beginning of June and fades out by September. Moving towards north, this
seems to gain intensity. During this period Peerumedu in Idukki and
Vaithiri-Kuttiyadi range in Malabar receive the highest rainfall. The
rainfall is comparatively low in the Lakshadweep islands. In the
southern areas the monsoon is around 40-50% and in the northern areas it
is around 80%.



North East Monsoon

The NorthEast Monsoon commences in October, dry weather setting in by
the end of December. The Kanjirappalli-Peerumedu range and Kuttiyadi
area experience the abundance of NorthEast Monsoon. The northern parts
of the state account for a mere 10% of the annual rainfall.